Dancing with the devil | Taekook | Vkook

Chapter three.

Weeks and months passed, and Taehyung's efforts to bridge the gap between him and Jungkook seemed futile.

Each day, he sought opportunities to connect, to understand the enigmatic prince of the abyss, but his attempts were met with cold indifference and sharp rebukes.

Taehyung stood in the secluded clearing, the air thick with anticipation as he focused on practicing his magic.

His palms tingled with energy as he attempted to conjure a simple flame, but his concentration wavered, distracted by thoughts of his earlier encounter with Jungkook.

Before he could make another attempt, the sound of hurried footsteps echoed through the clearing, causing him to snap out of his reverie. He turned to see Lucian, the Master of the Servants, approaching with urgency written across his face.

"Your Highness, it's an emergency," Lucian exclaimed, his voice urgent. "You should go with Prince Jungkook immediately."

Taehyung's brows furrowed in confusion. "W-where?" he asked, startled by the sudden urgency.

Lucian wasted no time in explanations, rushing forward and grabbing Taehyung's arm firmly. "I'm sorry, Your Highness, but there is no time for explaining. Come, we must hurry."

Without waiting for a response, Lucian led Taehyung outside the castle through the back door, where Jungkook stood waiting, mounted on his imposing black horse. The prince's expression was grim, his eyes flashing with barely contained impatience.

As soon as Taehyung approached, Jungkook offered a hand to help him onto the horse. Taehyung hesitated, taken aback by the unexpected gesture, but before he could respond, Jungkook's voice cut through the air like a whip.

"Do you enjoy wasting everyone's time by always being late?" Jungkook snapped, his tone laced with frustration. "Quit stalling and just get on the darn horse!"

Startled by Jungkook's sudden outburst, Taehyung hesitated for a moment before tentatively reaching out and grasping Jungkook's offered hand.

With a swift motion, he hoisted himself onto the horse behind Jungkook, his heart pounding with a mixture of fear and uncertainty.

Before he could fully settle into his seat, Jungkook spurred the horse into action, the sudden movement causing Taehyung to jolt forward and cling to Jungkook's back for support.

Taehyung's muscles tensed beneath this mistake as they navigated through the dense, dark forest, the path ahead illuminated only by the faint glow of the moon above.

Taehyung's mind raced with questions, but the urgency of their mission left no room for answers.

He gripped Jungkook's clothes tightly, his heart pounding in his chest as they rode deeper into the unknown.

Whatever awaited them, Taehyung knew that he would need to summon all his courage and strength to face it alongside the enigmatic prince at his side.

After what felt like hours of relentless riding through the dense forest, Jungkook finally pulled the horse to a halt.

The eerie stillness of the surroundings enveloped them, broken only by the soft rustling of leaves in the wind. Jungkook's eyes darted around, his expression a mix of frustration and anger.